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Alex Axiotis-Perez

Director of Operations, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)18 communications in the past year

Lobbied by

Canadian Media Producers Association

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Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any artificial intelligence (AI) policies or regulations, including the National AI Strategy. Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act. Seeking to ensure that producers are able to receive labour market opinions in a timely manner Seeking to ensure that appropriate Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) in the film and television industry are exempt from the 4-year cap on working in Canada as provided in the Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. Seeking the creation of new private investment incentives through modifications to the Income Tax Act or other appropriate legislation Seeking CRTC-mandated contributions by internet service providers, wireless service providers, and online broadcasters to the creation and presentation of Canadian programming from the independent production sector Request funding for the creation of a mentorship program aimed at developing skill sets and acquiring work experience in the film, television and interactive media industry. Participation in Creative Export Canada via the Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion Participating in guideline consultations for all programs administered by Telefilm Canada Funding from Canadian Heritage for the production of annual research report "Profile: An Economic Report on the Canadian Film and Television Industry" Department of Canadian Heritage co-production policy with regard to international production treaties CRTC Canadian program certification relating to criteria used to determine Canadian content of productions Canadian Audio-Visual Certification - relating to criteria for obtaining CAVCO certification of a production Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming. Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

ACTRA Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists

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Participate in development of, introduction of, and amendments to the Broadcasting Act through the expected re-introduction of a modernization bill, with specific respect to the use of Canadian talent, Canadian ownership in the broadcasting system, and future regulation of online undertakings. Potential impact of trade issues on audiovisual industry. Policies around the procurement of advertising services using unionized workers Legislation and policy that supports the regulation of artificial intelligence, notably in protection of performers, and including, but not limited to, moral rights for performers. Amendments to the Copyright Act relating to moral rights for performers

Detail title: Bill S-206 - National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Aspects that are the object of the lobbying: Supporting Bill S-206, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income, with respect to ensuring that the framework considers the economic circumstances of professional performers and other self-employed, contract and intermittent workers in Canada's cultural sector. Title: International Mobility Program and Business Visitor Provisions for Performers in Commercial and Audiovisual Production Description: ACTRA is seeking to better understand how the International Mobility Program - including the C-14 significant benefit work permit exemption (IRPR R205(a)) for film and television production workers - and the business visitor exemption (IRPR R186(a)) are applied, consulted on, and monitored as they relate to international performers working in Canada's audiovisual sector, with particular focus on commercial and advertising production. ACTRA is exploring whether existing consultation practices and regulatory thresholds appropriately balance Canada's interest in facilitating international productions and skilled talent mobility with protecting work opportunities for Canadian performers. Title: Labour protections for performers in digital and AI-mediated productions Description: Federal labour policy and labour standards as they apply to performers working in digital, online, and artificial intelligence-mediated productions, including collective bargaining protections, enforceability of performer rights, and measures addressing precarious work and non-traditional production models in the screen-based industries. Title: International trade negotiations affecting Canada's audiovisual and cultural sector Description: Government of Canada positions in international trade negotiations and reviews, including Canada-United States discussions and the CUSMA review process, as they relate to cultural policy measures, broadcasting regulation, online streaming obligations, and the economic impact on employment and production in Canada's audiovisual sector. Title: Federal procurement standards for advertising and communications production Description: Federal government procurement policies and contracting practices for advertising and communications services, including the application of performer labour standards, requirements for union-covered productions, and ethical procurement expectations for the use of performers and creative services in government-funded advertising and public communications. Title: Use of copyrighted performances in artificial intelligence training and generative AI systems Description: Amendments to Canada's Copyright Act and related policy measures regarding the use of copyrighted performances and audiovisual works in the training and operation of artificial intelligence systems, including requirements for consent, compensation, and recognition of performers' moral rights, as well as protections against unauthorized reproduction, voice cloning, and synthetic performances. Title: Federal artificial intelligence governance framework and performer rights protections Description: Development of the Government of Canada's artificial intelligence policy and regulatory framework, including the forthcoming national AI strategy, with respect to consent requirements for the use of performers' name, image and likeness, digital identity protections, reputational harm, takedown and enforcement mechanisms, and accountability obligations for AI systems that generate or replicate performances. Copyright legislation – Updating Canada's Copyright Act to implement the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright and Audio Visual Treaties and deal with threats from unchecked generative artificial intelligence to performers' livelihoods. Bill C-27 with respect to artificial intelligence and future regulations to protect the rights of Canadian performers from its misuse

Potential impact of trade issues on audiovisual industry Legislation and policy that supports the regulation of artificial intelligence, notably in protection of performers, and including, but not limited to, moral rights for performers. Policies around the procurement of advertising services using unionzed workers Participate in development of, introduction of, and amendments to the Broadcasting Act through the expected re-introduction of a modernization bill, with specific respect to the use of Canadian talent, Canadian ownership in the broadcasting system, and future regulation of online undertakings. Amendments to the Copyright Act relating to moral rights for performers

LOGISTEC Marine Services ULC

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Logistec is seeking discussions with the federal government regarding funding for expansion, diversification, and Arctic sovereignty initiatives.

LOGISTEC is seeking discussions with the federal government regarding funding for expansion, diversification, and Arctic sovereignty initiatives.

PAA Advisory | Conseils

Apotex

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Pharmaceutical research & development -support for R&D in Canada. Domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing: trade, tariffs, and sustainability of domestic manufacturing. Pharmaceutical policy: Ongoing interactions related to increased and sustainable utilization of cost-saving generic and biosimilar medicines, and a predictable and viable business environment for generic medicines.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco

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Transport Canada Rail Program related to support for logistics to ship product to Western Canada. Air Quality regulations and compliance pertaining to the ongoing operations of Coke Plants as part of integrated steelmaking. CUSMA review, USA Tariffs and Internal trade Strategic Response Fund (SRF) Entry Visa's to facilitate investment discussions Buy Canada Initiative SIF Net Zero accelerator Fund Requesting that Consular Offices assist in facilitating employees' return to Canada. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations SOR/2011-237, more specifically management of ballast on vessels. Communicating with government officials about the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) for Canada's steel sector and Finance Canada about the Investment Tax Credits for investment in equipment to reduce carbon intensity. Communicating with government officials about the imposition of countermeasures (surtaxes) on steel imports from the United States Communicating with government officials about the imposition of national security tariffs on steel exports to the United States. Communicating with government officials about the Federal carbon Pricing backstop, specifically the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) Communicating with government officials about the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), specifically those provisions related to the steel sector.

Ridge Strategy Group

ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P.

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Communicating with government officials, in general, about implementation and consideration of proposed rail subsidy program. Communicating with government officials about the Chemicals Management Plan, more specifically management options for zinc and soluble zinc compounds. Communicating with government officials about the Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations SOR/2011-237, more specifically management of ballast on vessels. Communicating with government officials about funding for Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF). Communicating with government officials about the establishment, implementation and expansion of 'Buy Canadian' measures, including the Buy Canadian Policy (announced in November 2025), more specifically as it relates to the procurement of Canadian steel. Communicating with government officials, in general, about red tape reduction, including regulatory modernization. Communicating with government officials about Budget 2025-26, more specifically as it relates to the steel sector. Communicating with government officials about the potential imposition of tariffs (and counter-tariffs) on steel exports to (and imports from) the United States of America. Communicating with government officials about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), specifically those provisions related to the steel sector. Communicating with government officials about the imposition of countermeasures (surtaxes) on steel imports from the United States of America. Communicating with government officials about the Federal Carbon Pricing Backstop, specifically the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS). Communicating with government officials about Strategic Innovation Funding (SIF) for Canada's steel and aluminum sectors. Communicating with government officials about emissions reductions, in general, including the company's decarbonisation investments, plans and initiatives. Communicating with government officials, in general, about global supply chains, including the impact of supply chain disruptions on the steel sector.

Beer Canada

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Notice of Intent Surtax on China Steel & Aluminum under Section 53 Customs Tariff; International Trade - United States Surtax Orders 2025 under the Customs Tariff Act Communicating with Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) in regard to the 2025 United Nations High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), to inform discussions and to encourage Government of Canada alignment with the key principles of the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Strategy, WHO Global Alcohol Action Plan 2022-2030, and the UN 2018 Political Declaration on NCDs. Under the Excise Act, seeking the repeal of the automatic annual escalator on the federal excise duty and the introduction of new excise tiers with reduced rates for lower alcohol content beers. Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, pertaining to beer and alcoholic beverages. Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act as it pertains to internal trade of beverage alcohol. Food & Drugs Act and Safe Food For Canadians Act as they pertain to the regulation of beer and alcoholic beverages. Food & Drug Regulations, pertaining to beer and alcoholic beverages. Federal Budget as it pertains to beverage alcohol taxation or regulation. Communicating on proposed restrictions on the use of certain single-use plastics. Communicating on beverage alcohol drinking guidance and labelling. Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 as it pertains to use of certain single-use plastics.

Birds Canada

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Support science and research to inform the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. Support for a national migratory bird science and conservation interpretation centre. Policies and programs that support the implementation of the Migratory Birds Convention Act and the Species at Risk Act. Invest in Latin American and the Caribbean to support programs that conserve habitat for migratory birds. Advocate for the use and advancement of conservation technologies for wildlife surveying and tracking including the data platforms and standards that support integration with policies and programs. Advocate for the reduction of threats to migratory birds particularly stemming the loss of native grasslands, addressing the drivers of insect declines, curbing coastal and marine threats to birds and their habitat, and safeguarding birds of cultural significance. Advance policies and programs to modernize and enhance the monitoring and assessment of migratory birds. Advance policies, programs, and regulations that protect and restore important habitat for migratory birds.

Bombardier Recreational Products

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Démarches effectuées auprès du gouvernement concernant les besoins canadiens et internationaux ainsi que le processus d'approvisionnement en matière de véhicules de défense et spécialisés. Rencontres sur la révision de l'Accord Canada-États-Unis-Mexique (ACEUM). Démarches effectuées auprès du gouvernement en vue de promouvoir l'électrification des transports et plus précisément les véhicules récréatifs électrique.

CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE ( CIBC)

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Financial Sector policies that relate to retail banking products and services offered by CIBC. Policies related to taxation policy and the Canadian Revenue Agency of Canada. Policies that relate to stemming financial crimes in Canada (The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, initiatives for enhancement of reporting mandatory information, financial scams and fraud, and risk assessment methodology). The introduction of policies, programs or legislation related to "Consumer-driven Banking". Policies related to the adoption and development of Artificial Intelligence and related technologies. Legislation and regulations as it relates to Canada’s payment system and Payments Canada. Legislation and regulations related to Labour practices. Policies related to Canadian economic growth, and international trade. Policies related to Canada's development of natural resources. Policies related to asset recycling and industry investment in public infrastructure development . Policies and programs that affect the Canadian housing market and lending practices. Policies and programs related to gender diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the Privacy Act, and any legislation and associated regulations with regard to privacy and security, identity theft risks, use and protection of information Payment Processing System with regard to rates, fees, oversight of credit and debit procedures Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Act (OSFI) and regulations, in respect of regulatory compliance for banks Immigration policies and programs to address labour shortages and market needs. Bank Act and regulations, in respect of the five year financial system review, as well as any changes resulting from the review.

Recent activity

Jun 1, 2026
Grace Johnson contacted Alex Axiotis-Perez on behalf of Etsy
Apr 27, 2026
Martin Arès contacted Alex Axiotis-Perez on behalf of Apotex
Mar 27, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
Jan 24, 2025
Jun 26, 2024
Jul 10, 2023